Electrical Engineer @ Actalent

Hiring for an Electrical Engineer in West Hartford!

Job DescriptionThis role requires utilizing electrical engineering knowledge and skills to assess product failures and determine necessary actions. The ideal candidate will be engaged in MRB activities, obsolescence management, and RCCA processes, while collaborating frequently with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly/Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and other relevant organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-conforming electronic materials and test failures.
• Recommend technical actions such as retest, repair, rework, acceptance, or scrap.
• Coordinate MRB dispositions with Quality Engineering for approval.
• Interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, drawings, and PCBA documentation.
• Troubleshoot and isolate electrical and electronic failures to the component level.
• Conduct root cause investigations for anomalous units and recurring failures.
• Address electronic-component obsolescence and product sustainment issues.
• Initiate and process engineering changes to enhance reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Resolve supplier technical issues affecting product quality, delivery, reliability, or performance.
• Support manufacturing, assembly/test, Supply Chain, Quality, suppliers, and MRO service centers.
• Coordinate technical support for assigned aircraft programs and in-service electronic products.
• Identify product trends and initiate Product Condition Reports when necessary.
• Monitor product reliability and support MTBF trend reporting.
• Support technical cost estimates and responses to requests for quotation involving design changes, repairs, upgrades, and obsolescence.
• Prepare and present technical information to internal teams, customers, suppliers, and aerospace authorities.
• Lead or provide technical oversight for validation, qualification, and design-assurance testing.
• Identify and drive resolution of issues affecting product integrity and safety.
• Participate in new-product design and development activities.
• Support continuous improvement, productivity, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers and technical colleagues.
• Manage multiple priorities and occasional critical production deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant electrical or electronics engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuitry, analog circuits, and digital circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electronic schematics, PCBA files, and circuit documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic products and isolating failures to the component level.
• Experience diagnosing root causes of electrical test failures.
• Experience reviewing or dispositioning non-conforming material.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical writing and technical presentation experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with safety-critical or flight-critical components is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with JTAG, CAN protocol, and LabVIEW is preferred.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, engineers, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and leadership.

Work EnvironmentThe position is based in a union shop located in Central Connecticut, near a variety of shopping and dining options with easy highway access. The work environment is business casual, and features a large cafe onsite. The role involves significant individual and team interaction, requiring comfort in working independently and communicating across different organizational levels.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $118000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options

Telehealth/virtual healthcare services

Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA options where applicable)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible time-off programs

Paid company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Performance-based incentive and reward opportunities

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development and training

Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and defense programs

Entrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture

Collaborative team environment with cross-functional exposure

Opportunities to work directly with customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams

State-of-the-art equipment and advanced aerospace technologies

Employee-focused culture built around Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Acting with Velocity

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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